TES INVENTORY KEPRIBADIAN - EPPS

Summary

This video focuses on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS), a personality inventory test designed by Ellen L. Edwards in 1953. The test evaluates 15 fundamental human needs based on Murray's theory of needs, using a forced-choice technique where individuals select between pairs of statements. The video details how the test is administered, scored, and interpreted, with an emphasis on the need-press-tension model and the 225-item format. It also addresses the test's advantages, such as providing insight into human needs, and its challenges, like the potential for social desirability bias. The video concludes with an explanation of scoring procedures and how the test results reflect personal motivations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Edward Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS) is a personality test created by Ellen L. Edwards in 1953, designed to assess individual needs based on behavior and emotions.
• 😀 The EPPS test uses a forced-choice technique, requiring participants to choose between two statements, even if neither is ideal, to reflect their actual preferences.
• 😀 The test is based on Murray's theory of personality, which classifies human needs into 20 categories. However, the EPPS only uses 15 of these needs.
• 😀 The EPPS examines both internal factors (personal needs) and external factors (pressures from the environment) that influence behavior.
• 😀 There are three key components in the EPPS: Needs (internal desires), Press (external pressures), and Tension Reduction (satisfaction after fulfilling needs).
• 😀 The test aims to reveal the motivational drives behind a person's behavior, which can be either internal (thoughts) or external (actions).
• 😀 The EPPS consists of 225 paired statements, and the test is typically completed in 30 to 45 minutes, either individually or in a group setting.
• 😀 The results of the EPPS are specific to the individual being tested and cannot be compared with others due to its ipsative nature.
• 😀 Some advantages of the EPPS include helping professionals identify basic human needs and offering insights into a person’s life and behavior.
• 😀 The main challenges of the EPPS include the lengthy administration process and the potential for social desirability bias, where participants may answer to appear socially acceptable.
• 😀 The scoring process for the EPPS involves detailed steps such as marking answers with different colored pens, tallying responses, and calculating the final score to assess validity and the individual's personality profile.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the Edward Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS)?

The purpose of the EPPS is to assess an individual's personality, specifically focusing on their needs, behaviors, emotions, and expressions, to understand their personality traits based on internal and external factors.

Who created the EPPS and when?

The EPPS was created by Ellen L. Edwards in 1953.

What does the EPPS test aim to measure regarding needs and pressures?

The EPPS measures both 'need' (the internal, intrinsic desires or motivations of a person) and 'press' (external pressures or situational factors influencing behavior). It also looks at the tension and how it affects motivation and behavior.

What is the 'Force Choice Technique' used in the EPPS?

The 'Force Choice Technique' in the EPPS involves presenting two statements to the test-taker, where they must choose the one that most closely aligns with their feelings or behaviors, even if neither statement fully fits.

What are the three main elements involved in the EPPS that drive behavior?

The three main elements are 'need' (internal desires), 'press' (external pressures), and 'tension reduction' (the relief felt when needs are met). These elements combine to drive motivation and behavior.

How many items are included in the EPPS and how is it structured?

The EPPS contains 225 items, each consisting of two paired statements. The total number of statements presented is 450.

What are the characteristics of the EPPS as a personality inventory test?

The EPPS is a power test, meaning there is no time limit for completion, and it can be administered individually or in a group setting. It is ipsative, meaning it is assessed based on an individual's own responses, not in comparison to others.

What are some strengths of the EPPS?

Strengths of the EPPS include its ability to help professionals understand a person's basic needs and motivations, and its focus on interpreting individual responses rather than comparing them to others.

What are some limitations of the EPPS?

Limitations include the long administration time, the complexity of scoring, and the susceptibility to social desirability bias, where respondents may alter their answers to meet social expectations (faking good or faking bad).

How is the EPPS scoring process conducted?

The scoring process involves marking answers using different colored pens, such as red for the initial marking, blue for diagonal checks, and black for tallying answers. The results are then calculated to produce a score indicating the individual's preferences and tendencies.